Showing posts with label Talent profiles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Talent profiles. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Paolo De Ceglie

Promising left back!
Paolo De Ceglie is a talented 21 year old left fullback. He has been under Juventus ownership since 2006, but was loaned out at Siena in a co-ownership deal during the 2007-2008 season.
Now he has returned to Juve for the 2008/09 season, whether he will play a role or maybe even be loaned out again remains to be seen. But he can be a superb back-up for Molinaro.

At senior level he has only featured 7 times for Juve, all in the Serie B season, and goalscorer against Lecce.
Also 7 appearances for the U21 side.


Friday, May 23, 2008

Albin Ekdal

Swedish "wonderkid"
One of his home country's greatest talents recently, which saw him wanted by many top clubs, but Juve transferred him from Brommapojkarna for a fee of just over 0,6mill. euros.
He is 18 years old and 1.86/6"1 tall and plays as an attacking midfielder. Exciting prospect to have in the club, and should be handed some first team matches because of his skills.

He has so far featured in every pre season match, and impressive at occasions.

Monday, May 5, 2008

Davide Lanzafame

Explosive striker
21 year old Davide Lanzafame is yet another exciting young player from Juventus' system, and currently considered the biggest striker talent in Italy. He plays for Serie B club A.S. Bari at the moment, and has scored 10 goals so far. Attracting him attention, also because of his explosive playing style, and speed. Earning him a lot of praise from Bari coach and former Juve hero Antonio Conte.
His talent has made him a member of the Italy U21 squad, and are set to be picked for the olympics in Beijing.

So far Lanzafame has featured one time for Juventus senior squad, last year in Serie B.
Lanzafame will be a part of the Amauri transfer this summer, a co-ownership to Palermo. Hopefully he can return to Juve next summer.


Thursday, April 17, 2008

The Giovinco dilemma


What is this young man's football future going to be, I for one really hope its going to be at Juventus, and already from next season. I cant remember the last time Juve "produced" a talent like Giovinco, he is such a gifted player with technical skills and dribbling skills of top class.

As in Empoli he scored the stunning goal against Roma earlier, and has showed his ability not once, not twice but many times, even though he hasnt got all the playtime you should assume at a club like Empoli.
There is no doubt that if he does'nt return for Juve next season, or constantly end up at the substitute bench, then he might "disappear" because i think it's a one time opportunity at Juve, as we all see what a great talent Palladino was and still is, but he almost never get to play, and kind of never get to fullfill his potential. Juventus and Ranieri most decide who they want to give a real chance, it seems like its Palladino or Giovinco considering that Amauri or another striker will arrive, and with Palladino already struggelig to play, it might be time for Giovinco.

While Diego has been a long time target, why not just save those money (big money) and instead use Giovinco, chances are that Nedved take one more year too, giving good cover.
Basically my point is that let him play, dont loan him out again and wait, Del Piero became the legend he is because he was given the chance almost right from the start at a very young age.
Have your say in the comments...
youtube link for those who want to see some clips of the player.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Claudio Marchisio profile:

This 22 year old is one of Juve' most talented players, currently loaned out to Empoli to gain first team experience. He has already impressed with Empoli this term, and becomed a first team regular.

Coming from Juventus primavera squad, he begun playing for the senior team since the beginning of the 2006 season in Serie B under coach D.Deschamps. And played 25 games.

Originally a second striker, he was then converted to a central midfielder, with great technical ability, vision and pace, he is likely to earn himself a return to Juventus for the 2008/2009 season.
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